In Alabama in 2003, 41.6% of white mothers who were not trying to become pregnant were using contraception at the time of conception, compared to 49.4% of black mothers.

Footnotes

All race categories exclude Hispanics.

Other include races/ethnicities other than Hispanic, white or black.

Contraception use at conception: mother reported she or her husband or partner were taking steps, such as using birth control, to keep from getting pregnant at the time of conception. Only reported for mothers who were not trying to become pregnant.

For more information about the availability of PRAMS data by state and year, refer to the Calculations page.